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At a Glance
Location
Chile
Tuition
$14,995
Dates
April 22 – May 1, 2026
Fitness Level
Availability
Limited to 4 Guests
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Patagonia Pumas Photography Workshop
Photograph Wild Pumas and Dramatic Mountain Landscapes
April 22 – May 1, 2026
- Photograph pumas in the rugged wilderness of Patagonia
- Feel cool, crisp air as amber and crimson landscapes turn to fall
- All wildlife is un-baited and in it's natural environment
Few places in the world offer the combination of wildlife and dramatic scenery found in Chilean Patagonia. In Torres del Paine National Park, sharp granite peaks tower over sweeping grasslands, glacial lakes, and the perfect terrain for photographing South America’s apex predator: the wild puma.
This workshop is designed to give you both rare wildlife encounters and time to slow down and compose Patagonia’s vast, textured landscapes. You’ll spend multiple days tracking and photographing pumas with expert local trackers who intimately know the terrain and the animals. Mornings and evenings are reserved for the best light—golden-hour portraits of pumas on the move, guanacos silhouetted against the mountains, and sweeping views of the Paine Massif catching the day’s first or last light.
Our second base offers a different perspective, with broader views across lakes, glaciers, and valleys. You’ll refine your landscape techniques here—working with filters, long exposures, and focus stacking to maximise detail and atmosphere in your images. Throughout the trip, you’ll also practice rapid adjustments in the field, adapting to Patagonia’s famously fast-changing weather and light.
Hands-on instruction is core to this workshop. We’ll help you anticipate behaviour, adjust to light conditions, and create strong compositions, whether you’re photographing tight wildlife portraits or layered mountain scenes. Daily image reviews give you the chance to refine your work and walk away with a well-rounded portfolio that showcases the full story of your time in Patagonia.
Your Pro
Itinerary
About the wildlife: This workshop offers significant opportunities for photographing wildlife, and while we do our best to maximize our wildlife encounters—based on past experiences, local knowledge, and the current conditions—we need to impress upon you that the wildlife really is wild and that we don’t control it.
This itinerary is subject to change due to weather, local conditions, and other factors.
April 22, 2026: Arrival in El Calafate, Welcome Dinner
Arrive into El Calafate FTE (Argentina) where you’ll be met and taken to our first hotel. We’ll gather as a group for our first dinner and enjoy looking forward to our exciting adventure ahead.
April 23, 2026: Drive to Torres del Paine, Evening Mountain Photography
We’ll drive into Torres del Paine National Park, check in to our hotel and plan to meet our local guides to prepare for the next day. After dinner, we’ll head out to photograph the mountain scenery.
April 24–27, 2026: Daily Puma Tracking, Sunset and Sunrise Photography Sessions
Each day, we’ll venture out to various locations in search of pumas. Depending on the conditions, we’ll spend anywhere from one to five hours in the field at a time, fully immersed in the experience.
In addition to our puma pursuits, we’ll also visit stunning landscape locations during the golden hours of sunrise and sunset, maximizing our opportunities to capture breathtaking scenery when the light is most favorable.
To enhance your skills, we’ll hold image review sessions at the hotel, allowing everyone to gain insights into the techniques needed to capture stunning wildlife images. These discussions will help you refine your approach and elevate your photography throughout this incredible adventure in Patagonia.You’ll be staying at an incredile hotel situated in the middle of stunning scenery.
April 28–29, 2026: Shift to Landscape Focus, Explore Glacial Lakes and Mountain Roads
We’ll transition to another hotel, allowing us to focus more on landscape photography and explore a fresh variety of views and compositions featuring the towering mountains.
During our stay, we’ll tour a large lake adjacent to a stunning glacier, providing perfect opportunities to capture the serene beauty of the surroundings. We’ll also drive through picturesque mountain roads, where you can photograph grazing guanacos against breathtaking vistas. This shift in location will not only enrich your portfolio but also deepen your appreciation for the diverse landscapes of Patagonia, making for an unforgettable photographic adventure.
April 30, 2026: Final Sunrise Shoot, Return to Punta Arenas
After our last sunrise shoot, we’ll pack up and make our way back to Punta Arenas for our final night.
May 1, 2026: Departure from Punta Arenas, End of Journey
Transfer to PUQ airport for flights home anytime.
Fitness
Moderate: Walks up to 2 miles.
Flights
Arrive at Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE), El Calafate, Santa Cruz before 5:00 PM on April 22, 2026. Depart at Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport (PUQ), Punta Arenas, Chile anytime on May 1, 2026. Air travel delays are common. Please arrive early, possibly even the day prior, so you don’t miss any of the workshop.
What to Bring
Please see our page How To Prepare For Your Workshop. We will send you a detailed information document 90 days before your workshop. This document will include specifics of where and when to meet, gear and clothing recommendations, and more.
What’s Included
- Double occupancy lodging. Single available for $1,500 supplement.
- All meals, soft drinks, and snacks during the workshop.
- All permits and park fees.
- All transportation during the workshop.
- Tips for crew, drivers, and local guides.
- English-speaking local guide throughout the workshop.
- Photographic guiding and instruction from Richard Bernabe.
- Image reviews and post-processing instruction.
- Adventure, fun, inspiration, and a great time!
Not Included
- Travel to and from Punta Arenas, Chile.
- Unscheduled airport transfers.
- Passport and visa fees (if applicable).
- Any meals or accommodations before or after the workshop dates.
- Items of a personal nature.
- Alcoholic Beverages.
- Medical Evacuation Insurance (required).
- Travel Medical (required).
- Travel Medical and Trip Cancellation Insurance (optional, but recommended).
- Anything else specifically not listed as included.
- Single rooming available for $1,500 supplement.
Payment Terms
- Your deposit of $5,995 will hold your space in this workshop.
- Further payment of $5,000 is due by September 1, 2025.
- The balance is due not later than January 1, 2026.
- All of our standard Terms and Conditions apply.
- Need special payment arrangements? No problem, just ask us.
